Award

(25003) Network, Protection, Security Licencing Services

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Award

11 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has completed the procurement process for "(25003) Network, Protection, Security Licencing Services," a contract categorised under environmental protection services with the primary industry classification being CPV 79980000. The procurement process, originally initiated without prior publication, falls under the framework agreement reference SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 for digital workplace solutions, culminating in a direct award. The contract, valued at £71,134.69, was signed on 31st March 2025, and services will be delivered online, primarily in the UKM region. The tender documents were formally recognised in the award stage, wrapping up the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in network security and licensing services, particularly those providing subscription-based solutions. Large-scale companies like Softcat Plc, the awarded supplier, demonstrate suitability for such contracts, emphasizing the value of providing comprehensive digital security services to government agencies. Businesses skilled in offering robust protection and security for environmental agencies' network infrastructure will find such opportunities conducive for growth and expansion, especially within the contractual frameworks facilitating direct, limited competition awards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(25003) Network, Protection, Security Licencing Services

Notice Description

Network, Protection, Security Licencing Services as Annual Subscriptions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Network, Protection, Security Licencing Services as Annual Subscriptions.

Procurement Information

Framework agreement reference: SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411 (Digital Workplace Solutions), Direct Award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000794531
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528180
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,134 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.turner@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698465002

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE
Postcode
ML1 4WQ
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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